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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,895.80, 304,343.70 and 197,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,895.80, 304,343.70 and 197,711.80 is: 296,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,895.80 : 304,343.70 = 197,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,895.80/304,343.70 = 197,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,895.80x = 304,343.70 × 197,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,895.80x = 60,172,340,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,172,340,745.66/202,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,567.70

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